Smile Counselling

Smile Counselling Providing counselling and support to 11-26 year olds in West Lothian who are going through emotional hurt or pain as a result of mental health issues.

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07/01/2026

Considering a meaningful career shift in 2026?

The COSCA Counselling Skills Course is a recognised first step for those exploring counselling or for those in support-based roles.

Starts February | Tuesday evenings | Online | Applications now open

Our online February 2026 and Face to Face May 2026 COSCA Certificate is now open for applications, and we can’t wait to welcome the next group of learners.
Application form
https://lnkd.in/e7GzuSnG

✨ Wishing you a bright New Year 2026, filled with hope, growth, and meaningful moments that inspire lasting happiness. F...
31/12/2025

✨ Wishing you a bright New Year 2026, filled with hope, growth, and meaningful moments that inspire lasting happiness.

From everyone at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling & Training, Thank You for being part of our journey and for the trust and support you continue to show us.

As we step into the new year, we want to encourage you to be kind to yourself and no matter what you are achieving in 2026, to be mindful of your wellbeing. If you ever feel that you or a young person you know needs support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help. 💜

Looking ahead, we remain committed to supporting the children and young people of West Lothian. Helping them to feel Supported, Motivated, Inspired, Leading to self-determination and Empowered. Our mission at the heart of everything we do.

A gentle reminder that our office is currently closed and will reopen from 9am on Monday 5th January.

With our warmest wishes for 2026,
Happy New Year - Bliadhna Mhath Ùr
From all the S.M.I.L.E. team 💛

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from S.M.I.L.E. Counselling ✨🎄

As the festive season arrives, we want to thank our incredible team, our partners and supporters, and the children, young people, and families we’ve had the privilege to support this year. You are at the heart of everything we do 💛

Whether this time is filled with celebration, quiet moments, or simply getting through the day, please remember it’s okay to take things at your own pace.

On behalf of everyone at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling, we wish you a safe, peaceful Christmas and a very happy New Year.

🎁✨ Wishing you warmth, kindness, and gentle moments this Christmas.

Keep Smiling,
From all at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling & Training 💛

24/12/2025

🎩✨ S.M.I.L.E Charity Ball 2026 ✨🎩

An evening to remember – all in support of young people’s mental health
Join us for a spectacular black-tie evening at the S.M.I.L.E Charity Ball 2026, raising vital funds to help us continue our essential work with children and young people.

📍 Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, Kirknewton, Edinburgh
📅 Saturday 9th May 2026
⏰ 6:00pm onwards

✨ What to expect:
• Dress to impress / Black tie
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Three-course meal
• Evening entertainment with a DJ

🎟 Tickets & Tables:
• £95 per person
• Book a full table of 10 guests to receive 10% off the total table price (for the first 10 tables)

💛 Why your support matters
Demand for our services has continued to rise in recent years. Since S.M.I.L.E began, we’ve supported over 3,500 children and young people, delivering more than 20,000 one-to-one counselling sessions.

Every ticket and table booked helps us continue providing vital, low-cost counselling to children and young people who need support the most.

📧 To buy your ticket, contact:
payments@smilecounselling.org.uk

👉 Book now and be part of an evening that truly makes a difference.

As we approach the holidays, a gentle reminder that our office will be closed on Christmas Day (25th Dec), Boxing Day (2...
23/12/2025

As we approach the holidays, a gentle reminder that our office will be closed on Christmas Day (25th Dec), Boxing Day (26th Dec), New Year’s Day (1st Jan) and Friday 2nd Jan.

We’ll still be open on selected days around Christmas and New Year, and appointments on those days will go ahead as planned unless you're informed otherwise. 💛

Whilst our office is closed, please see below for details of other support services available:

💬 Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 (24/7 weekends, 6pm–2am weekdays)
💚 Samaritans: 116 123 (Free 24/7 including holidays)
🧡 CALM: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily)
📱 Shout: text SHOUT to 85258
💛 YoungMinds: text YM to 85258
💜 Beat: 0808 801 0432 (Mon–Fri, 9am–12am)

If you feel you are unable to keep yourself safe, dial 999.

Thank you for your understanding and support and for helping us spread kindness this festive season 🎄💛

23/12/2025

🎅🖤 Thank You, EGO TRIP HQ 🖤🎅

A huge thank you to EgoTrip Ink for hosting their fantastic Bad Santa Event, raising over £1,000 for S.M.I.L.E. Counselling.

Throughout the day, proceeds from tattoos and piercings were donated towards our service, helping us continue to provide low-cost counselling and emotional support to children and young people at a time when demand for support continues to grow.

We’re incredibly grateful to the team at EgoTrip Ink and everyone who took part, donated, and supported the event. Your creativity, generosity, and community spirit are making a real difference. 💛

As we reach the end of another year at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling, we’re taking a moment to reflect with gratitude on everyo...
21/12/2025

As we reach the end of another year at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling, we’re taking a moment to reflect with gratitude on everyone who has helped us continue our mission in 2025.

Providing low-cost counselling services to young people across West Lothian is only possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our funders and this year, your support has meant more than ever. ✨

We’d like to extend a heartfelt festive thank you to:
🎗 The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland
🎗 The Robertson Trust
🎗 The Ponton Trust
🎗 West Lothian Development Trust
🎗 The David & Averil Macdonald Fund
🎗 HSF

Your funding allows us to:
💛 Keep delivering accessible, low-cost counselling to young people in need
💛 Maintain our team of dedicated Young Person Counsellors
💛 Continue offering our Neurodiverse Specialist Service, ensuring tailored support for neurodiverse young people

Because of you, we’ve been able to offer hope, safety and support to even more young people this year and that truly is the greatest gift. 🎁

From everyone at S.M.I.L.E., we wish you a peaceful, joyful Christmas and a bright New Year. Thank you for believing in our work and in the young people we serve. 🌟

👉 To learn more about supporting or partnering with us in 2026:
https://smilecounselling.org.uk/corporate-partnership/
https://smilecounselling.org.uk/fundraising/
https://smilecounselling.org.uk/donate/

🎁 Wishing Our Wonderful Partners a Merry Christmas 🎄As we look back on another incredible year at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling...
18/12/2025

🎁 Wishing Our Wonderful Partners a Merry Christmas 🎄

As we look back on another incredible year at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling, we want to take a moment to thank our amazing corporate partners for all their support throughout 2025. 💛

Your kindness, commitment, and generosity have helped us continue providing low-cost counselling services for young people across West Lothian. We are truly grateful. 🌟

A special festive thank you to our partners:
💡 John Heaney (Electrical) Limited – Platinum Partner
📦 – Gold Partner
💪 Personal Best: Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
🏋️ Xcite West Lothian Leisure
🚪 Window & Door Company

We couldn’t do what we do without you. 💛
From all of us at S.M.I.L.E., we wish you a Christmas as wonderful as you are and a happy, healthy New Year! ✨

👉 Find out how your business could partner with us in 2026 and make a difference: www.smilecounselling.org.uk/corporate-partnership

17/12/2025

If you’re the one people lean on, these moments probably ring a bell:

🧑‍💼 A colleague starts crying and you instantly go into “be steady” mode
🏠 Someone at home asks how your day was and you say “fine” because it’s easier
📞 You get a message that begins “Can I just run something by you?”
😮‍💨 You listen carefully, say the right things, then feel oddly drained afterwards
🔁 You replay conversations later, wondering if you handled them properly

None of this is in your job description. And it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It just means you’re doing emotional work.

Skills like listening, empathy, and presence aren’t soft. They’re demanding.
And without awareness, they slowly take more from you than you realise.

Learning how to notice what’s happening in you while you’re supporting others isn’t self-indulgent, it’s how you stay grounded, honest, and human.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. We’re running a COSCA-accredited online course starting in February for people who support others and want to develop these life skills with awareness, care, and integrity.

You can apply for this course by clicking on the link in the comments.

🎄 Festive Opening Hours 🎄Here's a wee reminder of when our office will be closed over the festive period. During this ti...
16/12/2025

🎄 Festive Opening Hours 🎄

Here's a wee reminder of when our office will be closed over the festive period. During this time, our team will be taking some well-earned rest, so responses may take a little longer than usual.

Any appointments booked on the days we are open are expected to go ahead unless you have been informed otherwise by our team. We appreciate your understanding and wish you all a peaceful and happy festive season. 💛

📅 Festive Office Hours:

Monday 22nd December – Open
Tuesday 23rd December – Open
Wednesday 24th December – Open
Thursday 25th December – ❌ Closed (Christmas Day)
Friday 26th December – ❌ Closed (Boxing Day)

Monday 29th December – Open
Tuesday 30th December – Open
Wednesday 31st December – Open
Thursday 1st January – ❌ Closed (New Year’s Day)
Friday 2nd January – ❌ Closed (Public Holiday)

Our offices will fully reopen the week beginning 5th January. Until then, we hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy festive break! 🌟

If you need immediate support, please reach out to:
📞 West Lothian Social Work – 01506 282 252
💬 Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87 (24/7 weekends, 6pm–2am weekdays)
💚 Samaritans – 116 123 (Free 24/7 including holidays)
🧡 CALM – 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily)
💐 Cruse (bereavement) – 0808 808 1677
📱 Shout – text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
💛 YoungMinds – text ‘YM’ to 85258
💜 Beat (eating disorder support) – 0808 801 0432 (Mon–Fri, 9am–12am)

If you are unable to keep yourself safe, please call 999. 🚨

✨ Make your Christmas shopping go even further this year! ✨If you're picking up presents, stocking fillers, festive trea...
13/12/2025

✨ Make your Christmas shopping go even further this year! ✨

If you're picking up presents, stocking fillers, festive treats or party bits, you can raise FREE donations for S.M.I.L.E. Counselling simply by shopping through .

There’s no extra cost, and over 8,000 retailers are included. Perfect for ticking everything off your list while supporting local young people.

Start raising free donations today:
👉 https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/smilecounselling/MT1S3P/s2s/ivmwxk6U/PMCX1/facebook/

Thank you for helping us create more smiles this Christmas. 💛

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Fairbairn House, 6 Fairbairn Place
Livingston
EH546TN

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9pm
Friday 8:30am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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